Russia

Oil Price

U.S. Gasoline Prices Soar to Highest Since 2008 on Russia Conflict

U.S. gasoline prices at the pump jumped 11% over the past week to the highest since late July 2008 as global sanctions cripple Russia’s ability to export crude…

Crude Oil

Shell Defends 'Difficult' Decision to Buy Russian Crude Oil

Shell has defended its decision to purchase Russian crude oil despite the invasion and bombardment of Ukraine.

Crude Oil

Treasury Department Assures Wall Street It Can Still Trade Russian Oil and Gas

The U.S. Treasury Department clarified Friday afternoon that Wall Street’s traders and banks can continue to buy and sell Russian oil and gas.

Natural Gas

Russia: Gas Pipeline to China Still Proceeding

Russia’s Gazprom said it is still actively working on the Soyuz Vostok pipeline that would ship natural gas to Mongolia.During a working meeting between A…

Nuclear Power Plant

'There's so many Uncertainties': Expert Reacts to Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant Fire

CNN's Anderson Cooper reports that a nuclear power plant is on fire in Ukraine. Nuclear policy expert Graham Allison explains the risks associated with this eme…

Nuclear Power Plant

European Regulators Call For Russia To Hand Back Control Of Nuclear Facilities

Kremlin forces have taken over Chernobyl and areas around Zaporozhye NPP

Nuclear Power Plant

Germany May Reconsider Nuclear

Germany on 27 February indicated that it may consider extending the life-spans of coal and even nuclear plants to cut dependence on Russian gas.Chancellor Olaf …

Nuclear Power Plant

IAEA Urges Russia to 'Cease Actions' at Ukraine Nuclear Sites

The UN nuclear watchdog passed a resolution Thursday urging Russia to "cease all actions" at Ukraine's nuclear facilities, including the site of the Chernobyl d…

Oil Price

Petrol, Diesel Price Hikes Expected to Restart from Next Week

Petrol and diesel price hikes are likely to resume after state elections get over next week to bridge the Rs 9 a litre gap created by international oil prices s…

Natural Gas

No Challenge in Selling from Russian Oilfields, Says ONGC

Oil prices rallied to $119 per barrel on Thursday on fears that Russian supplies will be disrupted by the volley of Western sanctions that are aimed at non-ener…

Coal Price

Coal Prices Spike as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates

The Russia-Ukraine crisis has shocked the coal and the broader energy markets, with spikes in Newcastle prices observed in recent days, says Wood Mackenzie, a V…

Nuclear Power Plant

Ukrainian FM Calls for Russians to Stop Firing at Nuclear Plant

Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba called on Russian troops to stop attacking Europe's largest nuclear power plant on Friday after a fire broke out.

Natural Gas

Europe Rushes to Reduce Russian Energy Dependence

One consequence of the war in Ukraine is that Europe is now scrambling to reduce its dependence on Russian energy. The price of gas was already high before the …

Nuclear Power Plant

Conflict in Ukraine Threatens Nuclear Power Plants and Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities; Operations Continue

The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) said it maintained communications with the country’s NPPs and that all units “continued to operat…

Natural Gas

Bay Area Gas Prices Surge Ever Higher as Ukraine Crisis Deepens

The invasion of Ukraine continues to impact gas prices in the Bay Area.